I have been in conversations with a business for sale for the past 10 months, and we finally closed last week.

Tomorrow I get to meet the team at a luncheon the former owner is hosting. I'm excited but nervous. While they have known this was going to happen, and have been told about me in general, they don't know me specifically.

So tomorrow is the big reveal. I imagine I'll be faced with a mixture of warm welcomes and some who are more skeptical. Considering I'm younger than about half of them, it's also a bit awkward to stroll in and be like "here I am, the new boss lady". (That's a joke. For the record I would never ever say such a thing).

Any good tips specifically on meeting a new team? Mine is specifically related to meeting direct-reports but the same advice would likely be relevant for anyone going into a new job team environment.

Congratulations on the big close @KarBar110 ! I can relate to being younger but in a leadership role to others who are much older. I have a few tips body language-wise to remember. A person makes their first impression of you in those first few seconds of meeting! So even the way you walk into the room counts!

Remember to make eye contact with them as soon as you walk in the room with a warm, legitimate smile that reaches your eyes. Just the simple act of making that eye contact and building that oxytocin affects how someone feels about you than if you had just walked in the room and looked away from everyone.

If it's a small group where you're able to go around and shake hands that can be a plus!

It's important to have open body language. Normally in a new or uncomfortable situation we like to keep our hands distracted in our pockets, behind our purse, or across our arms. Remember to walk in with your hands visible. It's the first thing we look at subconsciously to see if we trust this person we are meeting! Even when you sit down at the table try and keep them above the table.

Power pose before you start your day! Find somewhere private to stretch out and do a super-woman pose before walking in so you can get that testosterone pumping and remind yourself you've got this!

Ariana said all the good stuff, all great advice! Stellar first impression with good handshakes and eye contact. Great genuine smile, doesn't have to be held all the time but an upward held face is good too. Power pose and use your space wisely, relaxed shoulders.